249 Lake Street, Waltham, MA 02451

Local realty services provided by:ERA Key Realty Services
249 Lake Street,Waltham, MA 02451
$499,900
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 792 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: john mccue
Office: unlock real estate
MLS#:73428406
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$499,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$631.19

About this home

This charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a versatile bonus room ideal for a den or home office. Owned and lovingly cared for by the same family for over 60 years, the property is located at 249 Lake Street in the vibrant city of Waltham. Featuring enduring character and solid bones, this home is ideal as a starter property or for those looking to downsize without sacrificing comfort or functionality. Natural light fills the living areas, creating a warm and inviting space for everyday living. Enjoy the benefits of low taxes, the highly desirable MacArthur School District, and a convenient location just three minutes from the highway. Just steps away, a nearby recreational park offers a basketball court, playground, water park, baseball fields, and a walking path. Hardy Pond is also within walking distance, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, skating, and scenic enjoyment for nature lovers. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a great home in a prime location!

Contact an agent

contact an agent

Yes, I would like more information. Please use and/or share my information with an ERA®  affiliated agent to contact me about my real estate needs. By clicking Send message, I request to be contacted by phone or text message and consent to being contacted by automated means. I understand that my consent to receive calls or texts is not a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services. Alternatively, I understand that I can access real estate services by email or I can contact the agent myself.

If an ERA®  affiliated agent is not available in the area where I need assistance, I agree to be contacted by a real estate agent affiliated with another brand owned or licensed by Anywhere Real Estate (BHGRE® , CENTURY 21® , Coldwell Banker® , Corcoran® , Sotheby's International Realty® ). I acknowledge that I have read and agree to theTerms of useandPrivacy notice

Home facts

  • Year built:1940
  • Listing ID #:73428406
  • Updated:February 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Living area:792 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Baseboard, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1940
  • Building area:792 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.07 Acres

Schools

  • High school:Waltham High
  • Middle school:Kennedy
  • Elementary school:Macarthur

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$499,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$631.19
  • Tax amount:$1,700 (2025)
The property listing data and information, or the Images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc. from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. The property listing data and information, and the Images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the Images, set forth herein.

New listings near 249 Lake Street